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Proud to not be American anymore

From what I know from my own experience living in the US, to the posts you ladies write, to the U.S.' political/world reputation.

This is how the U.S. is perceived internationally:

*poor public education

(Poorly supported, poor pay, poor educational results)

*crap health care system (nothing for low income/no income families, harsh guidelines of what is actually covered)

*country with huge health problems (obesity, childhood obesity)

*no gun control

*war hungry--involving themselves in issues that have nothing to do with them... And not to help but to control

The U.S. as a whole country is also not consistent on:

*supporting women's rights to abortion, birth control

*accepting alternative lifestyles (such as gay, transgendered)

*accepting various religions/beliefs

*marijuana

*the death penalty

*vaccinations (we're creating epidemics)

*economic security/jobs

*racial and ethnic acceptance

And there are lots lots more...

Wouldn't you rather live in a country that didn't have ALL these huge problems collectively and consistently for years?

Cue the "freedom of speech" rants and rights arguments.. But I implore you to look deeper, because a lot of these are issues because people ARE fighting for rights.

Is the US a collectively better place to live than a third world country?--sure. But what about other first world countries? The UK, France, Canada, Australia, etc.

You really don't hear about half these issues in their countries...

I'm glad I left 'Merica

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